LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    LadyFree28 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who worked at the facility that you named, inpatient and outpatient, new grads are usually on a rotating shift; there was no 8-4 shift that you soak of, at that was in the clinics, and even...
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    Security - Stethoscope Engraving

    LadyFree28 replied to futurenursling's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Anyone can find out anything about anyone... if if you want to engrave your stethoscope as a means to deter someone from taking it-then do so; however never make the mistake that no one can not find...
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    Failed NCLEX again….

    LadyFree28 replied to Natnurse89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How are you studying? The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1....
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    Can I only ever work with children?

    LadyFree28 replied to mapajasa's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I had actual assignments, assessments, Ned administration, did care plans, etc for the semester; 12 hour clinicals. The only observation days were in the ER and
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    Struggling

    LadyFree28 replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    Use this as a spring board to hone your practice; you are still new, and you may not be ready-and that is OK! Pound the pavement and try again; use your next position as an advantage and foundation...
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    Unethical?

    LadyFree28 replied to RebecaRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know this addressed to elkpark, but if one would look at the history of how mental health patients have been treated in this country, and how people were exploited and mistreated, it has become a...
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    Can I only ever work with children?

    LadyFree28 replied to mapajasa's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. You will also have to deal with traumatic experiences with your population by the hands of adults; as a trauma survivor myself I would've never been able to do this if I didn't take care of...
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    Coworker physically abusive to patients

    LadyFree28 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree. You can get another job...as long as you have your license. If you don't report and it is found that you knew about it-how are you going to support your family without that license? Report it...
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    RN-NCLEX Anxiety, How did you cope?

    LadyFree28 replied to HeySis's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did I cope? I also studied in this fashion: The issue may not necessarily the source of the review, but how one approaches the NCLEX itself: understanding the four concepts of becoming a...
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    Underperforming Employees

    LadyFree28 replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...the falsifying information ALONE is enough to spark an
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    Why we can't administer insulin near umbilicus?

    LadyFree28 replied to Pink68's topic in Patient Medications

    My point is: most of what we learned in nursing school is the building blocks to what is to come; most of our knowledge is derived from other sources, how've things that aren't covered as to rationale...
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    Why we can't administer insulin near umbilicus?

    LadyFree28 replied to Pink68's topic in Patient Medications

    Why should they when one is aware of
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    5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add: lately I have seen special needs pts I worked with in the community come into my facility and are doing well and progressing; I love to see the progress of my pts and families; it is...
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    Why we can't administer insulin near umbilicus?

    LadyFree28 replied to Pink68's topic in Patient Medications

    Nursing books will not give you a rationale, because, it's implied that one would understand A&P, and use that as a springboard to understand landmarks for injections sites and discern what is...
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    Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    LadyFree28 replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    Ok...maybe it makes me gross, but I NEVER take a shower after gym class; and to be honest, we couldn't for logistical
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    Major NYC Hospital Plans To Downsize

    LadyFree28 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    NYC is going through what another city dealt with down I-95 went through 20 years ago...the merging and closing of hospitals that served communities for years are no longer viable; one became a...
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    5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'll add my 10 pounds
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    5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    You need this: [ATTACH]22277[/ATTACH] It's on
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    5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    LadyFree28 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    What I've learned this week upon returning after a week off from work: Organizational changes makes no one immune...even when TPTB think they are..:and it makes the others in charge nervous and nasty....
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    stuck in sub acute

    LadyFree28 replied to Sammy324's topic in General Nursing

    I use LiveCareer.com as my resume builder and use key words that they use. It helped me get a few
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    LadyFree28 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I'm writing for ixchel this week-I enthusiastically volunteered, and I wanted to keep with the continuity; sometimes I become a creature of habit with routine and habits, and I surely...
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    Cerner Charting systems

    LadyFree28 replied to artisticmind's topic in General Nursing

    Our corner has a place for Incision/Wound in the assessment; check to see if there is a category for that under Physical
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    stuck in sub acute

    LadyFree28 replied to Sammy324's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had anyone look over your resume to see what you can sell? Also, if you are doing agency work in acute care, then you need to be networking for those facilities and apply there. Cast your...
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    I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

    LadyFree28 replied to Keracee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you don't have the funds, is it possible for you to get your CNA, work full time, save your money-at least half, THEN enter nursing school with at least half the money and then drop down to every...
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    Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    LadyFree28 replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    We have a blue container for